Who is this program for?

This program is for you: <text variant="body1">If you want to switch or start a career in the field of cybersecurity. <text variant="body1">If you are interested in the field of cybersecurity, just beginning to work with cybersecurity solutions and services, or new to Microsoft Azure.

How long does it take to complete the Professional Certificate?

It typically takes 6 months to complete the 9 courses. But some learners may go through the content faster.

What will I be able to do upon completing the Professional Certificate?

When you complete, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and how they apply to an enterprise environment including: <text variant="body1">The ability to evaluate cybersecurity risks and implement threat mitigation strategies. <text variant="body1">The skills to design a secure network model and a suitable incident response plan for an enterprise. <text variant="body1">Insight into how to use Microsoft cybersecurity software products, and the measures that can be implemented to protect an enterprise from cyber threats.

What does a cybersecurity analyst do?

Cybersecurity analysts defend an organization’s hardware, software, and networks from cyberattacks, theft, loss, and unauthorized access. As part of a team, you monitor systems, evaluate threats, and develop and implement strategies to mitigate the risk of cyberattacks.

What jobs can I get with cybersecurity skills?

Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career in the field of cybersecurity. The cybersecurity skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a cybersecurity analyst. This program also prepares you for entry-level roles in information security, security compliance, and identity and access management sectors.

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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Microsoft SC-900 Exam Preparation and Practice

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Microsoft SC-900 Exam Preparation and Practice

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

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What you'll learn

Describe the various security, compliance, and identity concepts.
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft’s identity and access management solutions.
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security and compliance solutions.
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There are 6 modules in this course

This course helps you practice your exam techniques and refresh your knowledge in all the key areas assessed in the Microsoft-certified Exam SC-900: Microsoft Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals.

You’ll test your knowledge in a series of practice exams mapped to all the main topics covered in the SC-900 exam, ensuring you’re well prepared for certification success. You’ll prepare by taking practice tests with similar formats and content. You’ll also get tips and tricks, testing strategies, and useful resources on how to sign up for the Microsoft SC-900 proctored exam. This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft SC-900 exam. By passing the SC-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Certification. Earning a Microsoft Certification is globally recognized evidence of real-world skills. After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity • Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, part of Microsoft Entra • Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Security solutions • Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions

Discover the fundamental concepts of security, compliance, and identity within the framework of Microsoft solutions.

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15 videos26 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts

15 videos Total 80 minutes

Course introduction: Microsoft SC-900 exam preparation and practice 6 minutes
Introduction to preparing for the exam 4 minutes
Overview of security compliance 5 minutes
Business continuity management 5 minutes
Zero Trust model in depth 6 minutes
Public/Private Key and hashing 6 minutes
Hashing techniques 5 minutes
Encryption techniques 4 minutes
Identity as the primary security perimeter 6 minutes
Centralized access management 6 minutes
ID and Active Directory 6 minutes
Identity management and single sign-on (SSO) 5 minutes
Group Policies and Identity Management 5 minutes
Identity scope 5 minutes
Module summary: Concepts of security, compliance and identity 6 minutes

26 readings Total 240 minutes

Course syllabus 10 minutes
How to be successful in this course 10 minutes
Microsoft Azure Active Directory name change 10 minutes
How to open an image in a new tab 10 minutes
Clean up resources  10 minutes
How to locate your downloaded files 10 minutes
Additional resources: Concepts of security, compliance, and identity 5 minutes
How to prepare for the proctored examination 10 minutes
Topics covered in the Exam SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals 10 minutes
How the exam is administered 10 minutes
Testing strategy 10 minutes
Additional resources: Microsoft certification 5 minutes
Compliance concepts 10 minutes
Shared responsibility model 10 minutes
Zero Trust model 10 minutes
Symmetric and asymmetric encryption 10 minutes
Encryption and hashing 10 minutes
Additional resources: Security and compliance concepts 5 minutes
Authentication 10 minutes
Authorization 10 minutes
The benefits of centralized authentication and authorization 10 minutes
Identity providers 10 minutes
Federation 10 minutes
Activity: Azure Identity 10 minutes
Hybrid identity 10 minutes
Additional resources: Identity concepts 5 minutes

3 assignments Total 43 minutes

Knowledge check: Security and compliance concepts 15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Identity concepts 18 minutes
Study checkpoint: Concepts of security, compliance and identity 10 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 20 minutes

How do you prepare for an exam? 10 minutes
Have you found any good exam prep materials? 10 minutes

Delve into the essential features of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), a key component of Microsoft Entra. By the end of the week, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Azure AD, enabling you to articulate its fundamental aspects.

What's included

9 videos11 readings4 assignments

9 videos Total 49 minutes

Authentication methods in Azure AD 6 minutes
Azure security 5 minutes
MFA recovery 5 minutes
Conditional Access 6 minutes
Azure AD roles 5 minutes
Azure access policy and management 5 minutes
Identity governance in Azure AD 6 minutes
Azure AD Identity Protection 6 minutes
Module summary: The capabilities of Microsoft Azure Active Directory 6 minutes

11 readings Total 95 minutes

Multi-factor authentication 10 minutes
Self-service password reset 10 minutes
Password protection and management capabilities in Azure AD 10 minutes
Additional resources: Authentication capabilities of Azure AD 5 minutes
Azure AD role-based access control 10 minutes
Activity: Create a Conditional Policy 10 minutes
Additional resources: Access management capabilities of Azure AD 5 minutes
Entitlement management and access reviews 10 minutes
Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM) 10 minutes
Best practices for identity governance 10 minutes
Additional resources: Identity protection and governance capabilities of Azure AD 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 55 minutes

Knowledge check: Authentication capabilities of Azure AD 15 minutes
Knowledge check: Access management capabilities of Azure AD 15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Identity protection and governance capabilities of Azure AD 15 minutes
Study checkpoint: The capabilities of Microsoft Azure Active Directory 10 minutes

Uncover the intricacies and strengths of Microsoft's security solutions. This week will empower you to articulate these solutions' diverse capabilities, providing a solid foundation for implementing effective security measures across various Microsoft platforms.

What's included

16 videos17 readings5 assignments

16 videos Total 90 minutes

Azure DDoS protection 5 minutes
Azure Firewall 6 minutes
Firewalls in depth 6 minutes
Azure Bastion and JIT access 5 minutes
Cloud security posture management (CSPM) 5 minutes
Microsoft Defender for Cloud 6 minutes
Defender for Cloud in Depth 5 minutes
Security baselines for Azure 6 minutes
SIEM and SOAR 5 minutes
Microsoft Sentinel 6 minutes
Sentinel in depth 5 minutes
Microsoft 365 Defender services 6 minutes
Defender for Endpoint 6 minutes
Defender for Identity 6 minutes
Microsoft 365 Defender portal 5 minutes
Module summary: Microsoft Security solutions 8 minutes

17 readings Total 150 minutes

DDoS in depth 10 minutes
Web Application Firewall 10 minutes
Network segmentation with Azure Virtual Networks 10 minutes
Azure Network Security Groups 10 minutes
Activity: Network segmentation and firewalls 10 minutes
Activity: Securing resources with JIT 10 minutes
Azure and data encryption 10 minutes
Additional resources: Basic security capabilities in Azure 5 minutes
Cloud security posture management (CSPM) in depth 10 minutes
Defender for Cloud enhanced security features 10 minutes
Additional resources: Azure security management 5 minutes
Sentinel and integrated threat management 10 minutes
Additional resources: Security capabilities of Microsoft Sentinel 5 minutes
Defender for Office 365 10 minutes
Defender for Cloud Apps 10 minutes
Defender 365 in depth 10 minutes
Additional resources: Threat protection with Microsoft 365 Defender 5 minutes

5 assignments Total 70 minutes

Knowledge check: Basic security capabilities in Azure 15 minutes
Knowledge check: Azure security management 15 minutes
Knowledge check: Security capabilities of Microsoft Sentinel 15 minutes
Knowledge check: Threat protection with Microsoft 365 Defender 15 minutes
Study checkpoint: Microsoft Security solutions 10 minutes

Explore Microsoft compliance solutions, focusing on essential aspects such as the Service Trust Portal, privacy principles, and compliance management features in Microsoft Purview.

What's included

10 videos10 readings4 assignments

10 videos Total 59 minutes

Capabilities of Service Trust portal 7 minutes
Trust and privacy 6 minutes
Microsoft Purview Compliance Portal 6 minutes
Compliance Manager 5 minutes
Purview and compliance 7 minutes
Data classification capabilities 5 minutes
Benefits of content explorer and activity explorer 5 minutes
Purview policies, data and labels 5 minutes
Purview Data Lifecycle 5 minutes
Module summary: Capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions 7 minutes

10 readings Total 85 minutes

Microsoft’s privacy principles 10 minutes
Customer privacy 10 minutes
Additional resources: Microsoft’s Service Trust Portal and privacy principles 5 minutes
Microsoft Purview 10 minutes
Benefits of compliance score 10 minutes
Additional resources: Compliance management capabilities of Microsoft Purview 5 minutes
Sensitivity labels 10 minutes
Records management 10 minutes
Retention polices and retention labels 10 minutes
Additional resources: Information protection and data lifecycle management capabilities of Microsoft Purview 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 55 minutes

Knowledge check: Microsoft’s Service Trust Portal and privacy principles 15 minutes
Knowledge check: Compliance management capabilities of Microsoft Purview 15 minutes
Knowledge check: Information protection and data lifecycle management capabilities of Microsoft Purview 15 minutes
Study checkpoint: Capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions 10 minutes

Review the risk and resource governance features of Microsoft Purview and gain insights into insider risk management, communication compliance, and information barriers.

What's included

7 videos6 readings3 assignments

7 videos Total 41 minutes

Insider risk management 7 minutes
Information barriers 6 minutes
Information management 6 minutes
Azure Policy 5 minutes
Azure Blueprints 5 minutes
Resources and compliance 5 minutes
Module summary: Risk and resource governance 6 minutes

6 readings Total 50 minutes

Communication compliance 10 minutes
Information management and compliance 10 minutes
Activity: Threat response 10 minutes
Additional resources: Insider risk capabilities in Microsoft Purview 5 minutes
Microsoft Purview unified data governance solution 10 minutes
Additional resources: Resource governance capabilities in Azure 5 minutes

3 assignments Total 40 minutes

Knowledge check: Insider risk capabilities in Microsoft Purview 15 minutes
Knowledge check: Resource governance capabilities in Azure 15 minutes
Study checkpoint: Risk and resource governance 10 minutes

Prepare yourself for success in the SC-900 exam. Gain in-depth knowledge about the exam structure and content, focusing on security, compliance, and identity concepts.

What's included

7 videos7 readings3 assignments1 peer review3 discussion prompts

7 videos Total 51 minutes

Introduction to the SC-900 exam 6 minutes
Introduction to Log Analysis 12 minutes
Leveraging Generative AI for Security Log Analysis 7 minutes
Leveraging Generative AI for Password Attack Detection 8 minutes
Leveraging Generative AI for Directory Traversal Attack Analysis 8 minutes
Congratulations 5 minutes
A day in the life 6 minutes

7 readings Total 65 minutes

Preparing for the exam 10 minutes
Practice Assessment SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals 5 minutes
Sign-up for the proctored exam 10 minutes
Leveraging Generative AI for DDoS Attack Detection 10 minutes
Congratulations and looking forward 10 minutes
Career opportunities through learning 10 minutes
Next steps 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 210 minutes

Leveraging Generative AI for Log Analysis 30 minutes
Lesson Quiz: Microsoft Generative AI for Cybersecurity 30 minutes
SC-900 Mock exam 150 minutes

1 peer review Total 10 minutes

Peer Review 10 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 30 minutes

Which study techniques and strategies were the most helpful? 10 minutes
Exam reflections 10 minutes
Reflect on learning 10 minutes

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This program is for you:

If you want to switch or start a career in the field of cybersecurity.

If you are interested in the field of cybersecurity, just beginning to work with cybersecurity solutions and services, or new to Microsoft Azure.

You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.

Whether you’re looking to start a new career or change your current one, Professional Certificates help you become job ready. Apply your new skills on hands-on projects that showcase your expertise to potential employers and earn a career credential to kickstart your new career.

When you complete, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and how they apply to an enterprise environment including:

The ability to evaluate cybersecurity risks and implement threat mitigation strategies.

The skills to design a secure network model and a suitable incident response plan for an enterprise.

Insight into how to use Microsoft cybersecurity software products, and the measures that can be implemented to protect an enterprise from cyber threats.

We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a practice exam that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

Microsoft SC-900 Exam Preparation and Practice

Microsoft SC-900 Exam Preparation and Practice

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your Security expertise

There are 6 modules in this course

Concepts of security, compliance, and identity

What's included

The capabilities of Microsoft Azure Active Directory

What's included

Microsoft Security solutions

What's included

The capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions

What's included

Risk and resource governance

What's included

Practice Exam

What's included

Earn a career certificate

Instructor

Offered by

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Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

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